SKIPTON INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL
Welcome to England’s largest celebration of puppet theatre for families.
Since 2005 this cosy market town at the edge of the Yorkshire Dales has become
a magnet for puppet enthusiasts. Our biennial celebration showcases puppetry from
all over the UK and beyond. With a packed weekend of ticketed and free
performances, workshops, exhibitions and a parade, Skipton presents an inspirational melting pot for artists and enthusiasts, offering puppet experiences for every age.
LATEST NEWS
December 2017
The 2017 festival is over and was once again well received by our audiences, performers and helpers. Hopefully see you all again in 2019!
Past Festivals
2017
Festival Reviews
Photos / Videos:
aa) YouTube Video of Hubsite / Parade
aa) Picture Gallery of Parade by blu planet photography
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2015
Festival Reviews
a) Review by PUK (PuppeteersUK)
Photos / Videos:
aa) YouTube Video of Hubsite / Parade
aa) Picture Gallery of Parade by blu planet photography
cc) Picture Gallery of Parade by Malcolm Stoney
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2013
Festival Reviews
a) Review by PUK (PuppeteersUK)
Photos / Videos:
aa) YouTube Video of Hubsite / Parade
bb) Picture Gallery of Parade by blu planet photography
cc) Picture Gallery of Parade by Malcolm Stoney
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2011
Festival Reviews
a) Review by PUK (PuppeteersUK)
b) Review by Animations Online
Photos / Videos:
aa) YouTube Video of Puppet Parade
bb) YouTube Video of Hubsite performance “Mario”
cc) Picture Gallery of Parade by blu planet photography
dd) Picture Gallery of Parade by LiveoopNorth
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2009
Festival Reviews:
a) Review by PUK (PuppeteersUK)
b) Review by Animations Online
d) Visitor’s comments (from Questionnaires)
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2007
Festival Reviews:
a) Review by PUK (PuppeteersUK)
b) Review by British Puppet & Model Theatre Guild
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2005
Festival Reviews:
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